CAPT Dale C. Rielage, USN (Ret.), is a former surface warfare and naval intelligence officer with eleven tours on Navy and Joint staffs afloat and ashore, including as an N-code Director in two Maritime Operations Centers, and special assistant to the Chief of Naval Operations. He is the author of several dozen articles on maritime and security issues.

A beautifully written, well-organized, and up-to-date gold mine of vital data and wise advice. Particularly focused on the new naval era of fleet-centered operations. Will improve the quality of Navy staff work and decisions by Navy commanders, and empower officers new to a Navy staff to hit the ground running."—Capt. Peter M. Swartz (Ret.), senior CNA strategy analyst and former Cold War U.S. Navy strategist"An excellent read that would be very valuable for anyone reporting to a staff! Very readable with historical context that enlightens today's staff constructs. Dale succinctly and accurately captures the essence of a Navy staff and provides experienced insights on how to succeed in your inevitable staff assignment."—Vice Adm. Phil Sawyer, USN (Ret.)"Capt. Rielage’s reminds me of working with him optimizing a large staff to take on the even larger challenge presented by PRC actions in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. Reading his masterfully constructed book will serve you well working on and with staffs, inside as well as outside the Navy."—Adm. Scott H. Swift, USN (Ret.), former commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, founder of The Swift Group LLC, national security consultancy"A one-of-a-kind work capturing the essence and purpose of staffs supporting Commanders across the gamut – from Squadron, Fleet and Combatant Commands to the enterprise-level and echelon one. Rielage deftly outlines the skill and art of effectively supporting 'commander’s intent' in an increasingly connected world."—Rear Adm. Robert P. Girrier, USN (Ret.), Senior Fellow, CNA; president emeritus, Pacific Forum International; co-author Fleet Tactics and Naval Operations, 3rd ed."In these approachable pages, like a great mentor over a cup of coffee Dale Rielage offers a master class in naval staff work, its importance and its methods. This will be a valuable resource for any and all naval officers."—Benjamin "BJ" Armstrong, co-author of Developing the Naval Mind

CAPT Dale C. Rielage, USN (Ret.), is a former surface warfare and naval intelligence officer with eleven tours on Navy and Joint staffs afloat and ashore, including as an N-code Director in two Maritime Operations Centers, and special assistant to the Chief of Naval Operations. He is the author of several dozen articles on maritime and security issues.

A beautifully written, well-organized, and up-to-date gold mine of vital data and wise advice. Particularly focused on the new naval era of fleet-centered operations. Will improve the quality of Navy staff work and decisions by Navy commanders, and empower officers new to a Navy staff to hit the ground running."—Capt. Peter M. Swartz (Ret.), senior CNA strategy analyst and former Cold War U.S. Navy strategist"An excellent read that would be very valuable for anyone reporting to a staff! Very readable with historical context that enlightens today's staff constructs. Dale succinctly and accurately captures the essence of a Navy staff and provides experienced insights on how to succeed in your inevitable staff assignment."—Vice Adm. Phil Sawyer, USN (Ret.)"Capt. Rielage’s reminds me of working with him optimizing a large staff to take on the even larger challenge presented by PRC actions in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. Reading his masterfully constructed book will serve you well working on and with staffs, inside as well as outside the Navy."—Adm. Scott H. Swift, USN (Ret.), former commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, founder of The Swift Group LLC, national security consultancy"A one-of-a-kind work capturing the essence and purpose of staffs supporting Commanders across the gamut – from Squadron, Fleet and Combatant Commands to the enterprise-level and echelon one. Rielage deftly outlines the skill and art of effectively supporting 'commander’s intent' in an increasingly connected world."—Rear Adm. Robert P. Girrier, USN (Ret.), Senior Fellow, CNA; president emeritus, Pacific Forum International; co-author Fleet Tactics and Naval Operations, 3rd ed."In these approachable pages, like a great mentor over a cup of coffee Dale Rielage offers a master class in naval staff work, its importance and its methods. This will be a valuable resource for any and all naval officers."—Benjamin "BJ" Armstrong, co-author of Developing the Naval Mind

CAPT Dale C. Rielage, USN (Ret.), is a former surface warfare and naval intelligence officer with eleven tours on Navy and Joint staffs afloat and ashore, including as an N-code Director in two Maritime Operations Centers, and special assistant to the Chief of Naval Operations. He is the author of several dozen articles on maritime and security issues.

A beautifully written, well-organized, and up-to-date gold mine of vital data and wise advice. Particularly focused on the new naval era of fleet-centered operations. Will improve the quality of Navy staff work and decisions by Navy commanders, and empower officers new to a Navy staff to hit the ground running."—Capt. Peter M. Swartz (Ret.), senior CNA strategy analyst and former Cold War U.S. Navy strategist"An excellent read that would be very valuable for anyone reporting to a staff! Very readable with historical context that enlightens today's staff constructs. Dale succinctly and accurately captures the essence of a Navy staff and provides experienced insights on how to succeed in your inevitable staff assignment."—Vice Adm. Phil Sawyer, USN (Ret.)"Capt. Rielage’s reminds me of working with him optimizing a large staff to take on the even larger challenge presented by PRC actions in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. Reading his masterfully constructed book will serve you well working on and with staffs, inside as well as outside the Navy."—Adm. Scott H. Swift, USN (Ret.), former commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, founder of The Swift Group LLC, national security consultancy"A one-of-a-kind work capturing the essence and purpose of staffs supporting Commanders across the gamut – from Squadron, Fleet and Combatant Commands to the enterprise-level and echelon one. Rielage deftly outlines the skill and art of effectively supporting 'commander’s intent' in an increasingly connected world."—Rear Adm. Robert P. Girrier, USN (Ret.), Senior Fellow, CNA; president emeritus, Pacific Forum International; co-author Fleet Tactics and Naval Operations, 3rd ed."In these approachable pages, like a great mentor over a cup of coffee Dale Rielage offers a master class in naval staff work, its importance and its methods. This will be a valuable resource for any and all naval officers."—Benjamin "BJ" Armstrong, co-author of Developing the Naval Mind